Active AlertsVictoria

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 8:44 PM Apr. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texa
S: Guadalupe River Near Bloomington affecting Calhoun, Refugio and Victoria Counties. For the Guadalupe Riverincluding Victoria, BloomingtonMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Guadalupe River near Bloomington.
When: From late Thursday night to Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs, with the flow reaching the right flood plain near the Invista Plant near Bloomington. Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes into the left flood plain cutting off the lowest homes. At 24.0 feet, Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/crp.

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